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BR08 BUZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 BUZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 59,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 56,191 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,210 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 55,210 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,705 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,152 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 30,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,431 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BR08 BUZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR08 BUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BR08 BUZ registered?

BR08 BUZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 5 January 2009.

Is BR08 BUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR08 BUZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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